Girl Scout cookie season is underway in Crete, and local troops are selling cookies to fund summer adventures while building leadership and life skills along the way. Girl Scout cookies are on …
What began as a worldwide postcard exchange has become a ritual for a group of seniors in Crete, where residents of Tabitha Gardens are connecting with people across the globe — one handwritten …
Clatonia author Gene Steinmeyer is once again bringing Nebraska history to life with the upcoming release of his seventh book, “The First Olympian.” The book is a deep dive into the life of …
A new barbershop has opened in downtown Crete, offering a one-on-one experience focused on precision, community and personal service. Studio B Barbershop opened in August at 114 E. 13th St. and …
Saline County commissioners reviewed financing scenarios for the proposed old jail renovation project with a Piper Sandler representative, including outlining projected tax impacts and debt service …
Saline County commissioners reviewed how battery energy storage systems associated with wind farms are regulated during their Feb. 3 meeting, as officials continue evaluating how emerging energy …
Candidates have begun filing for local offices ahead of the 2026 primary election, with a mix of incumbents and challengers seeking county, city, village and school board positions across Saline …
Old Main will soon return home, reimagined. Old Main Bar and Grill temporarily shut down following a kitchen fire in July of 2024, and it has operated out of College Heights Country Club since …
After more than three decades in chiropractic care — and a brief, unsuccessful retirement — Todd Hedlund is starting fresh in Crete. Hedlund officially took ownership of the chiropractic …
Saline County commissioners voted to vacate and abandon a short section of County Road H west of Friend, citing an unsafe bridge and the high cost of replacing it, during their regular meeting on …
Crete’s Community in Motion network kicked off the year by reviewing the City of Crete’s welcoming and inclusion efforts, identifying service gaps and encouraging collaboration among local …
Saline County commissioners opened five bids Jan. 20, for a project to renovate the former Saline County Jail into office space for the county probation office — a plan that drew cost concerns from …
Scott Kuncl of Crete has entered the race for District 2 on the Saline County Board of Commissioners, saying his decision was driven by both the upcoming open seat and a desire to contribute to …
Something new is rising at 15th and Kingwood Streets. Kingwood Place Apartments is set to open this spring, bringing new multi-family units to Crete. The eight-unit apartment building will …
A familiar face at the Saline County Treasurer’s Office has stepped into a new role. Erin Widick of Crete became the new deputy treasurer on Jan. 5. Widick earned her associate’s degree …
Tourism tax revenue generated in Saline County will return to local communities more than $112,000 in recommended funding for promotion and improvement projects in 2026, according to a report …
Saline County seniors saved nearly $284,000 on prescription drug costs during the most recent Medicare Part D open enrollment period, according to a report presented to county commissioners Jan. 20. …
The Crete High School Alumni Hall of Fame inducted three new members to the 2026 class: Dr. Allison Dering-Anderson, class of 1979; Kyle McGowan, Crete Public Schools Administrator from 1989-2016; …
The Isis Theatre in Crete will mark its 100th anniversary in February with a Mardi Gras–themed celebration highlighting the historic venue’s past and its role as a modern community gathering …
Crete community members gathered Jan. 25 for a candlelight vigil at First Congregational United Church of Christ, uniting in grief, prayer and reflection following the fatal shooting of a Minnesota …
Agriculture and natural resources remain a focus for local senators this legislative session, which will run through Tuesday, April 14. Sen. Tom Brandt of Plymouth, the chairman of Nebraska’s …
In a gym without cheerleaders, the rhythm of Dorchester home games still finds its beat. It comes from Deanna Bird. Bird, a Dorchester graduate who has worked in the school for 19 years, is …
The aroma of simmering pozole, freshly fried empanadas and warm pupusas filled the cafeteria long before the doors opened Jan. 25, as Crete High School seniors served food — and purpose — at the …
Blue Valley Community Action is heading into the new year with a familiar face at the helm. Luis Sotelo was re-elected as president of the BVCA Board of Directors last November, continuing a …
Recently a Crete High class ring from 1966 found its way home after spending several decades in the sand on a beach in Belmar, New Jersey. A man named Andrew Ciffer, whose hobby is searching for …